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The Mod V8 may have been looked down on when it first reached the Mustang in 1996, but over 14 years, engineers found new ways to squeeze more power out of this overhead cam engine. What’s the differences between these versions of the engine, and which ones are best for building a project car? Why is it called a “Mod” motor? The nickname is short for “modular.” The overhead cam V8s used in the Mustang were part of a new way for Ford to build different engines ranging from Duratec V6’ …

What’s so special about the 5.0? How did this engine change through the years? What is its relation to other Ford engines like the 302 and 351W? Why is this nearly 60-year-old design still a popular? Let’s take a look back on this motor’s history from its introduction, its use in the Mustang and its development into one of the most flexible engines on the market.The Origins of the Small BlockThe Ford Small Block debuted in the 1962 Ford Fairlane and Mercury Meteor with a displacement of …

Want an old school small block in an SN95 Mustang? Ford offered the 5.0 in this body style for two years, which makes fitting a 302 or a 351 Windsor fairly easy regardless of model year. Fitting a Mod V8 or V6-equipped Mustang with one of these engines is mostly a matter of getting the right parts for the job.Why Use a Small Block in Place of a Mod Motor?While Ford used the 5.0 in the first two years of production, 4.6l SN95s are more common. Since the engine bay was already designed for a …

Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive Mustang project car or a full race machine, your build will probably start with one question: Should you get a Fox body or an SN95? Both cars share similar underpinnings, so it may be tempting to choose based on styling. However, there’s a lot more that separates these generations than just looks. Fox Body Ford introduced this replacement for the popular but decidedly non-sporty Mustang II in 1979. Based heavily on the platform developed for …

The Fox and SN95 Mustangs are a great platform for making big power, but what about handling? The components used in the MacPherson strut suspension on the front of the car aren’t up to modern standards, but the basic design lends itself to modification, allowing for massive improvements in handling with a few performance parts.Camber Caster PlatesThe Fox body and SN95 shock towers don’t have camber or caster adjustment, which can cause problems with tire wear and can lead to serious align …